Maintenance Engineer in Sandwich, Kent

Energy Jobline CVL; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Premium overtime rate

Private health care

Death in service

Free parking on site

Free hot drinks

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a busy, 24/7 manufacturing operation in Sandwich. The role covers preventive maintenance on industrial machinery, fault diagnosis, and breakdown repairs to maximise uptime.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of multiskilled maintenance experience, with hands-on work on machines up to 440V, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Includes 4-on/4-off shifts, overtime and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a multiskilled maintenance engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong maintenance and fault-finding skills with engineering principles in mind.
• Experience with industrial machinery, production equipment, motors and drive systems.
• Experience with installations up to 440V, including control and safety circuits.
• Proactive approach to preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis and problem-solving.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, prioritise repairs and respond to breakdowns.
• Good communication skills to work with other departments.
• Commitment to safe working practices, reliability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM across production machinery and plant equipment to maximise reliability and uptime.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing repairs to minimise downtime.
• Fault-find and repair equipment operating up to 440V, including control and safety circuits.
• Diagnose faults across AC/DC motors, variable speed drives, sensors, actuators, switches, relays and other electrical components.
• Investigate recurring failures, identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent repeats.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings and manuals to support fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Carry out inspections and routine checks to identify potential failures before they arise.
• Support machinery modifications, installations and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health and safety procedures, including lock-off.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and prioritise tasks with production teams.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

Industrial machinery

440V installations

Control circuits

Drive systems

Fault diagnosis

Problem solving

Communication

Safety mindset

Continuous improvement

Job description

We are seeking an Maintenance Engineer to join our clients busy, 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Job title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Sandwich

Salary: £48,000 + Overtime

Hours: 4 on 4 off, rotating 12-hour days and nights

The role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns across a range of industrial machinery and production equipment.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Premium overtime rate
• Private health care
• Death in service
• Free parking on site
• Free hot drinks

Key responsibilities would be to:

• Carry out PPM across production machinery and plant equipment to maximise reliability and operational uptime.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing repairs to minimise downtime.
• Fault-find and repair equipment operating at voltages up to 440V, including control circuits, safety circuits and motor control systems.
• Diagnose faults across AC/DC motors, variable speed drives, sensors, actuators, switches, relays and other electrical components.
• Investigate recurring failures, identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat breakdowns.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings and equipment manuals to support fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Carry out inspections and routine checks to identify potential failures before they arise.
• Support machinery modifications, installations and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health and safety procedures, including safe isolation and lock-off requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, documenting faults, repairs, PPM activities and outstanding issues.
• Work with production teams and the wider engineering team to prioritise maintenance activities.

Please note: You will be required to cover an additional 25 shifts per year to provide cover for your counterpart. These shifts will be paid at x1.25.

Experience and skills required:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer within a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong maintenance and fault-finding skills, supported by an understanding of engineering principles.
• Experience working with industrial machinery, production equipment, motors and drive systems.
• Experience working with installations up to 440V, including control and safety circuits.
• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and problem-solving.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure, prioritise repairs and respond to breakdowns.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work alongside other departments.
• A commitment to safe working practices, equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

Desirable skills and experience:

• 18th Edition IEE wiring regulations
• Basic welding techniques

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of , , reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, or maternity, , or belief, , or .